Bridle-bit.



C. J. HARBEG.

BRIDLE BIT. APPLICATION FILED MAR. 30, 1914.

1 1 Q9, 1 96 Patented Feb. 23, 1915.

HE NORRIS PETERS CO" PHOTO-LITHO.. WASHINGmN, D. c

Wa ren srnrns Parana orrron CHARLES J'. HARIBEC, 0F ALMA, MONTANA.

BRIDLE-BIT.

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Application filed March 30, 1914.

This invention relates to bridle bits and the principal object of the invention is to provide a simple, convenient and efficient device of this character constructed in such manner that the most vicious beasts of burden can be conveniently controlled Without the necessity of using strength or without the operator being an experienced horseman.

Another object of the invention is to provide a bit adapted to all horses, mules and beasts of burden in general whether training, riding, driving, leading or working afield or anywhere by means of which the animal is under full control of the operator all the time.

Further objects of the invention and the means employed to accomplish these objects will appear as the following description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, which forms a part of this application, and in which Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the bit applied. Fig. 2 is a top plan View.

The bit proper comprises a pair ofsections 1 and 2 each provided with eyes 3 and 4, the eyes 3 of each section being connected together, as shown, and all eyes throughout the entire structure being welded or otherwise securely connected so as to pre vent accidents by breaking of the bit.

The side straps 5 of the bridle are connected to enlarged eyes 6 of the clamping members which eyes are engaged with the eyes 4 on the sections 1 and 2. The clamping members 6 are extended outwardly and curved toward the opposite side, as shown, and their outer ends provided with eyes which are engaged with the eyes 8 of the links 9. These links 9 extend through the eyes 6 of the clamping member and have rein receiving eyes 10 formed in their inner ends to receivethe reins 11. A strap 12 is suspended from the brow band 13 of the bridle and carries at its lower end an enlarged loop or ring 1st through which the clamping members may worku This strap serves to support the outer ends of the clamping members and prevents their dropping below the end of the horses nose.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 23, 1915.

Serial No. 828.373.

It will be noticed that the clamping members cross each other and when drawn together by a pull exerted upon the links will clamp upon the sides of the upper jaw, thereby rendering the control of the animal comparatively simple.

The efficiency of the bit has been clearly demonstrated by actual tests, it being determined in actual practice that a vicious horse when commanded and driven to go forward cannot move twenty pounds on the reins. By the use of this bit absolute control of the animal is had without strength or skill and without any damagewhatever to the animal.

hat is claimed is 1 1. In combination, a bridle bit, crossed clamping means pivotally connected to the bit and adapted to extend around the nose, and rein actuated means for causing the clamping means to clamp across the nose of the animal.

2. In combination, a bridle bit, crossed clamping members pivotally connected to opposite sides thereof, and adapted to extend around the nose of the animal, and links connected to the outer ends of the clamping members and to the bridle for causing the clamping means to clamp across the nose of the animal.

8. In combination, a bridle bit having eyes at opposite ends, crossed clamping members adapted to extend across and, around the animals upper jaw and having eyes to engage the eyes of the bit, and links connected attheir outer ends to the clamping members and slidably mounted in the eyes thereof, said links adapted to connect with the reins of the bridle and to cause the clamping members to clamp the nose of the animal.

4. In combination, a bridle bit having eyes at opposite ends, crossed clamping members adapted to extend across and around the animals upper jaw and having eyes to pivotally engage the eyes of the bit, links connected at their outer ends to the clamping members and slidably mount ed in the eyes thereof, said links adapted to connect with the reins of the bridle, and means to support the forward end of the links and clamping members.

5. In combination, a bridle bit having eyes at the ends thereof, crossed clamping menr bers having bridle receiving eyes to engage the eyes of the bit and arranged to extend around the jaw of the animal, and links slidably mounted in the eyes of the clamping members and connected at their outer ends to the opposite clamping members and having eyes at their inner ends to connect With the reins of the bridle.

6. In combination, a bit, clamping members pivoted to opposite endsof the bit and having eyes, said clamping members ar ranged to cross each. other and extend around the upper jaw of the animal and a pair of links each of which is slidably mounted in one of the eyes and connected at its outer end to the opposite clamping member.

7. In combination, a bridle bit having eyes at outer ends, clamping lever members shaped to extend around the upper jaw and having enlarged outwardly and rearwardly extended eyes to engage the eyes of the bit, said eyes being, adapted to connect With the bridle, and draw members connected to the fore ends of the clamping lever members and slidably mounted in rearward eyes thereof, said draw members adapted to receive the reins.

8. I11 combination, a bridle bit, clamping lever members connected to opposite ends of the bit by means of eyes, said clamping lever members arranged to cross each other at the fore part, and extend around the upper jaw of the animal, and a pair of draw members each of which is slidably mounted in one of the eyes, and connected at its fore end to the opposite sides clamping lever member.

In testimony whereof I aliix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES J. HARBEC.

Witnesses Gus TEMPEL, CHARLES P. SEIDEL.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of ratents,

Washington, D. G. 

